RECESSION WATCH: SPENCER'S ARMACELL HAS 16 LAY-OFFS

(12/06/2008)
Layoffs continue in small manufacturing plants around West Virginia.

Armacell, a manufacturing facility of foam rubber in Spencer, has laid off sixteen employees in the past few weeks.

That's about 20% of the employee force.

Plant manager Mike Hodges says it's due to the economy and a downturn in orders.

Armacell's products are used in cars and household appliances.

Hodges says if the business picks back up, those laid off will be eligible to come back.